Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln

Ruth Ashby

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Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ruth Ashby

Presidents and First Ladies

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the powerful story of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln as they navigate personal loss and the challenges of leading a nation during the Civil War. Their journey reveals the strength and resilience behind one of America's most famous couples. Experience their story of love, grief, and leadership in a time of great turmoil.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, death. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief War & Conflict Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
10,640 words
1h 11m read-aloud
ISBN
0836856953
Pages
48
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
10,640
Read-Aloud
~1h 11m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882PresidentsUnited StatesPresidents' SpousesMarried PeopleFirst Ladies

People

Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882)Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Places

United States